Ruling party official tells opponent to 'go to Serbia'
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Parliamentary debate has devolved into a row over national identity after an HDZ official told an SDP member to move to Serbia. The exchange quickly turned to the official's own history as a policeman, adding a personal layer to a familiar political script. The governing HDZ is also dealing with internal disputes over Dijana Zadravec, a former radiology head, in a week where party discipline appears to be fraying.
The domestic mood remains heavy as an MP faces accusations of assaulting his former partner in Zagreb. Meanwhile, the healthcare sector is attempting to manage the departure of several radiologists, a move that has left a commission debating how much patient care will suffer. Even the countryside is not exempt from the reach of the state: new regulations have been introduced for those performing traditional pig slaughters for their own use.
In more cheerful developments, Dinamo Zagreb secured a win as Zvonimir Boban and Capellas continued their search for a new coach. Their arrival in the capital sparked unexpected reactions from players and fans as the club looks toward its next leadership chapter.